Do gerbils brand perfect pets: gerbil vs rat?

which one is faster, gerbil or rat.
which is better at climbing, gerbil or rat
can either of them live by themselves, gerbil or rat
which live longer, gerbil or rat
in your opinion which is a better pet, gerbil or rat
which smells smaller amount, gerbil or rat


THANKS!
I deliberate the gerbil is better pet...I've had all my gerbils for the full life expectancy. They're so much fun to survey. They are quite active
I'm pretty certain they live about the same and a gerbil is faster. BUT, from experience, a rat is a MUCH better pet. All of my gerbils have be mean things I have regretted and not wanted to hold. My rat, Tetris, have been awesome. He is going on 3 years and is clean, neat, DOES NOT SMELL, nicer, and an adjectives around better pet. He sits on my shoulder or in a hoodie pocket and just chills. He has be better then ANY gerbil I have ever had!
Answers:    A rat is a better pet. They are a lot of fun also they are very smart!Every gerbil I've ever had or be around was a mean little thing.
1. probably a gerbil
2. I'm not certain
3. Both should have friend but rats will do okay if you spend lot's of time with them :).
4. In my assessment rat. They are much more intelligent and loving. gerbils just sort of sit on your hand... Oh! Also rats can learn tricks.
5. Rat

Good luck!
gerbil is faster.
not certain what one is a better climber.
they can both live by them selfs, but i know rats REALLY like the company of another rat of the same gender.
i estimate rats live longer, not sure.
RATS ARE BETTER PETS! they are much more friendly, and can ride around on your shoulder, and are sweet, and are the most intelligent rodents.
They probably don't have too much of a difference in smell
im guessing a rat smells worse gerbils r ugly & theyre tail can be pulled past its sell-by date
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